The McKinsey Global Institute calls big data “the next frontier for innovation, competition and productivity” and estimated the gap in data analysis professionals of approximately 140,000 to 190,000 potential positions.
Businesses and industry have already realised that investment in big data is absolutely necessary to survive in the modern world. The epoch of big data is here. Every day you can find hundreds of data-analysis related vacancies in the UK.
The MSc in Data Analysis for Business Intelligence will prepare you to work with data in the business environment, using mathematical, statistical and computational skills – including data mining and practical database coding skills. This course seeks to train the generation of world-leaders in data analysis and, to this end, you will be taught by world-leaders in the field.
You will learn how to discover knowledge in data as well as honing the data analysis skills required to perform predictive and prescriptive modelling in real-world business situations. Your summer project will let you apply what you have learned to real business problems and meet your possible employers. Our partners for these projects include Eon, General Electric, Weatherford International, ARM and CapitalOne. These projects not only give you an opportunity to meet potential employers, but also to explore options for creating your own start-up company.
This degree is managed by our School of Mathematics and Actuarial Science in collaboration with our School of Informatics and includes the option of two industry standard professional IT certifications.
Academic qualification equivalents
A bachelor degree with related subject
English language requirements (one of the below):
University Type | Public |
Establishment Year | 1921 |
Location | Leicester, England |
Campus Setting | Urban |
No. of campuses | 1 |
On campus accommodation | Available |
Accreditation Agency | Athena SWAN Award/ Stonewall Diversity Champion/ Coeliac UK |
Mode of Program | Full-time/ part-time/ online |
The estimated fee payable by international students for the 2020/2021 academic session is presented on the table below:
Fees | Undergraduate (GBP) | Postgraduate (GBP) |
---|---|---|
Tuition Fee | 14000 | 19,400 – 21,515 |
Rent | 4,830 | 4,830 |
Food | 1,750 | 1,750 |
Utilities (gas, electric, water) | 525 | 525 |
Course costs(books & copying) | 420 | 420 |
Travel | 1,200 | 1,200 |
Personal | 1,400 | 1,400 |
Total | 28,125 – 32,125 | 29,525 – 30,925 |
Note: The above-listed fees are just estimated as the actual amount may be lower or higher than what is listed above.
University of Leicester welcomes applications from both EU and non-EU students. There might be additional requirements for international student admissions. Also, specific courses have their own requirements. The standard admission process has been described below.
The steps to be followed while applying for admission to the University of Leicester are as follows:
Application Fees: 25 GBP for applying through UCAS; Postgraduate application is free for almost all courses. Some postgraduate courses require an application fee.
Application Deadline: UG applicants: UCAS application deadline – June 30; Medicine and Dentistry programs – October 15; PG applicants – Varies according to program
Entry Requirements: The entry requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate applicants must be fulfilled before applying:
Supporting Documents: The following documents must be submitted at the time of admission:
English Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language but providing English language test results. The minimum test scores required are:
Test | Minimum Requirements |
---|---|
IELTS | 5.5 |
TOEFL-IBT | 17 (listening); 18 (reading); 20 (speaking); 17 (writing) |
PTE | 51 |
CAE | 162 |
CPE | 162 |
Cambridge ESOL | Pass |
Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) | MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452 |
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK | £850 to £1,050 a month |
Entrance Exams in UK | TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590 |
Work and Study in UK | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. |
Post Study Work Permit in UK | 2 Year after graduation depending on the course. |
Cost of Student Visa in UK | £348 |
Student Visa in UK | Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory. |
Intakes in UK | There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October. |
Top Job Sectors in UK | IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc. |
Economy in UK | Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal |
Tuition & fees :
£ 20,825
Total
£ 20,825